Welcome

Back by popular demand, Summer Getaway 2017 : Professional Development for School Librarians is hosted by the K-12 Licensure Office at the iSchool at Illinois. This unique PD event, held on-campus in Champaign, IL, repeats the well-received format of a daily focus on a single, high-demand topic. Led by school library professionals, each in-depth session offers a relaxed learning environment where authentic dialogue is encouraged.

New this year!

• Each day will conclude with an engaging presentation by an iSchool speaker
• Optional: Invite an administrator to accompany you on Monday, June 12 for our special focus on advocacy and communication.

Topics of focus

Monday, June 12th: Communicate to Advocate

• Facilitators: Allan Davenport, Laura Nylen, Kristen Mattson, and Dawn Vieira, Indian Prairie School District 204, Naperville
  • iSchool Speaker: Kate McDowell

Tuesday, June 13th: Facilitate Dynamic Teaching & Learning

• Facilitators: Allison Bava, Hinsdale South High School, Darien (Secondary) & Liz Delzell, Spencer Loomis Elementary, Hawthorn Woods (Elementary)
  • iSchool Speaker: Nicole A. Cooke

Wednesday, June 14th: Extend Your Digital Outreach

• Facilitator: K.C. Boyd, East St. Louis School District 189
  • iSchool Speaker: Karla Lucht

See Session Descriptions

Registration

Register via Eventville. Cost is $75 per day and includes breakfast and lunch. The registration table opens at 8:30 AM daily; each focused session is scheduled from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Current iSchool MS students may register for #SG17 at the discounted rate of $10 per day!

• Participants may register for 1, 2 or 3 days.
• Invite an administrator to accompany you on Monday, June 12 for an additional $25!

For payment by credit card, register here

For payment by purchase order or check, register here